B & H Contracting, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — HOOVER, Alabama
| Employer | B & H Contracting, Inc. |
| Address | 100 Chapman Drive |
| City, State ZIP | HOOVER, Alabama 35244 |
| Report ID | 2018077071 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2018 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker |
| Source of Injury | Parts and materials, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Backhoes, trackhoes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.33564, -86.84717 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was waiting on a backhoe to bring a manhole down from a stock pile to be installed at a pump station. The employee was sliding the manhole ring when a bolt that holds the backhoe blade caught the ring and lid. This caused the employee to lose his grip, and the ring and lid dropped on his left hand, smashing his index and ring fingers and resulting in a middle fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2018, a worker at B & H Contracting, Inc. in HOOVER, Alabama suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with parts and materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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